December 27, 2024

Bird Flu Mutations Found in U.S. Case

The CDC's analysis of the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. revealed rare mutations in the virus, raising concerns about its potential impact on host cells.

Reuters

December 27, 2024

11 Medical Breakthroughs This Year

Explore medical breakthroughs from 2024, including advancements in Parkinson’s therapy, ulcerative colitis treatments, and gene therapy for hereditary deafness.

Conexiant

December 26, 2024

Study: COVID Hits Kidneys Harder Than Pneumonia

Researchers recommend closer monitoring of kidney function in hospitalized COVID-19 patients to enable early detection and management of chronic kidney disease.

Conexiant

December 24, 2024

Merck to Halt Zinplava by January

Merck discontinuing Zinplava, an antibody drug designed to prevent the recurrence of a bacterial infection that can lead to fatal diarrhea, as disclosed on the FDA's website.

Reuters

December 23, 2024

Trump Team Targets Immediate WHO Exit, Experts Say

"I have it on good authority that he plans to withdraw, probably on Day One or very early in his administration."

Reuters

December 20, 2024

Small HCQ Study Falls to Retraction

When combining hydroxychloroquine with azithromycin, researchers reported 100% virological cure by day 6 compared to 57.1% with hydroxychloroquine alone and 12.5% in controls - though the now-retracted study's small sample included just 6 patients receiving both drugs.

Conexiant

December 20, 2024

Long COVID Shows Five Distinct Patterns: Study

In the 2024 update, the NIH's RECOVER Initiative identified five distinct symptom patterns and new diagnostic thresholds for long COVID.

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

First Severe U.S. Bird Flu Case Confirmed

The U.S. reports its first severe human case of bird flu, impacting dairy herds and farm workers. California declares an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spreads more widely and infects dozens of workers.

Reuters

December 18, 2024

Drug-Resistant Cholera Strain Spreads Globally

A highly drug-resistant strain of cholera, AFR13 7PET, is spreading globally, causing major outbreaks and posing a threat to antibiotic treatments, as emphasized by study leader Francois-Xavier Weill.

Reuters